Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1460 of 2368
A client is admitted with suspected influenza. Which protective equipment should the nurse use in addition to standard precautions?
- Gloves and a gown only
- A mask and goggles or a face shield
- A fit-tested N-95 respirator in an airborne infection isolation room
- Sterile gloves and a sterile gown
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Correct answer: A mask and goggles or a face shield
Influenza spreads by large respiratory droplets, so droplet precautions require a mask and eye protection.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Infection: Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026